AA Meetings Riverside, CA

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Riverside, California.

The closest AA meeting to you is 10.14 miles away and meets on Thursday at 8:30 PM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Rubidoux, Woodcrest, Belltown, and Pedley.

Additional local resources: Riverside NA Meetings | Riverside Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to share their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Riverside, CA will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone working on their recovery journey. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the aspiration to get sober, and live a fulfilling life without alcohol.

The Best Method of Choosing an AA Meeting in Riverside, CA

Alcoholism is a disease of the mind, body, and soul. AA has created meetings to assist with each individual piece of your sobriety. If you are looking for a meeting on the 1st three steps, beginner meetings are for you. If you are looking to get more in touch with your spiritual side, attending a meditation meeting would be an ideal choice. If you want to hear another individuals story of how they overcame alcoholism, a speaker meeting is where you need to be. If you are through your steps and are now working on the traditions of AA, a traditions meetings will be beneficial. If you want to attend a group with just your gender, you can go to a men’s or women's meeting where only people of your gender will be present. The fact of the matter is there is a meeting for everyone. Try different meetings out until you find one that fits your needs.

How to get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Riverside, CA

To get the most out of your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting you need to walk through the front door willing to accept change and be open minded. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after because there is always a “before” and “after” for every meeting, where the members of the group gather outside and talk. Make sure during opening remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to request a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to this meeting.